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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,426.98, 6,109.32 and 2,437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,426.98, 6,109.32 and 2,437.64 is: 3,363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,426.98 : 6,109.32 = 2,437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,426.98/6,109.32 = 2,437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,426.98x = 6,109.32 × 2,437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,426.98x = 14,892,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,892,322.80/4,426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.99

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